Schön, dass du hier bist. Nice to meet you.
HI!
I'm Maria, a German-American travel, food, and portrait photographer based in Berlin. I specialize in capturing the beauty of authenticity in my photography. I'm especially proud of my award-winning travel cookbook, 'Eating with Africa', published by DK Penguin Random House in 2020.
I studied journalism and media communication but realized that I loved creating visuals more than writing. For the last thirteen years, I‘ve specialized in high-end editorials, books, and corporate photography. As a Certified Online Marketing Manager with first-hand experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge in creating standout online content that engages audiences and drives results.
I am currently training to become a nutritionist with a holistic approach. My expertise in Africa, nutrition and strong interest in regenerative farming allows me to bring a unique perspective to my work.
I believe that we are all much more capable than we think, that the journey and not the achievement brings happiness, and that everything is "figureoutable."
I WOULD LOVE TO TELL YOUR STORY.
What I do
References
Helgard Below
DER FEINSCHMECKER & FOODIE
"Nur wenige Fotograf*innen beherrschen die Food-, Porträt- und Reisefotografie … so perfekt wie Maria. … Mit ihrer Fähigkeit, sich schnell auf Menschen und Situationen einzustellen, kommen zudem Leichtigkeit und Lebendigkeit in ihre Fotos."
Peter Hossli
NZZ am Sonntag
"Maria Schiffer ist eine leidenschaftliche Fotografin. Sie beobachtet genau und lichtet Menschen in ihrer ganzen Menschlichkeit ab. Marias Arbeit «Eating with Africa» ist aus meiner Sicht eines der spannendsten und vielfältigsten journalistischen Projekte der letzten Jahre. "
Anne Stolba
BRIGITTE MOM & BE GREEN
"Marias Bilder sind immer auf den Punkt; kreativ, mitfühlend und liebevoll."
Clients
Magazines / Publishing Houses
Der Spiegel; Geo Saison; Der Feinschmecker; Der Tagesspiegel; Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG - GaultMillau-Channel; Dorling Kindersley Verlag GmbH; Südwest Verlag GmbH; Süddeutsche Zeitung; MERIAN; BRIGITTE; BRIGITTE Mom; BRIGITTE Wir; Stern; BEEF; Emotion; MAX Magazine; Lufthansa Magazine; Swiss Board Magazine; Gruner & Jahr Corporate Editors; NOW / otto group; Chancen / KfW Bank; Werte / Deutsche Bank; SonntagsBlick; Robb Report; FOODIE; DVZ Magazine
Brands / Companies / Agencies
Booking.com; BRLO GmbH; BRUNATA; bp content; Baby Box and Family; HAWO GmbH; HappieHaus GmbH; Natural Mojo; PlusDental; Shutterstock Inc.; Vranken Pommery GmbH; ZUVA
People / Personalities
madhaviguemoes.de
naturallygood.de
elenalustigyoga.com
blogboheme.de
christianevonhardenberg.de
yesyouare.com
Eating with Africa
"Eating with Africa" is an African travel cookbook. It's my culinary journey through 10 African countries and a collection of 50 personal recipes and stories. The book is available in all German-speaking countries.
Awards
German Cookbook Award 2020
3rd place in the category International Cuisine
Gourmand Award 2021
awarded as one of the Best in the World
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